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LAS TAPATIAS RESTAURANT

With 7 documented inspections, LAS TAPATIAS RESTAURANT in FELLSMERE has achieved a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 7 reports on file

12798 COUNTY RD 512

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/29/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13479245

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef reach in freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream opened yesterday Corrected On-Site

7/31/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10891436

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia in bowl with ice thawing. Still frozen Educated Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado still with stickers after washed Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips were old. Didn't work for either chlorine or quaternary. Inspectors strips worked
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection Corrected On-Site

2/6/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8876987

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Salt Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw chicken over soup 3 door cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw pork. Reach in freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream opened Monday Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ownership showed up during inspection. Educated Corrected On-Site

8/30/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8722645

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Tiles above 3 door reach in cooler Repeat Violation
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap wash bucket in sink. Educated Corrected On-Site

1/12/2024· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8445489

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Damaged tiles over 3 door reach in cooler. Operator stated they have informed landlord
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets 3 door reach in cooler
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottle water Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters both
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over enchilada sauce. 3 door reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken over beef reach in freezer
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board in sink Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in back kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

9/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8445188

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/14/2023· 2y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8344936

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided operator information on how to self print license Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced tomatoes above fill line 54°-40°. Operator removed excess product and placed in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Store room sink Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning